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Home My WebLink About5/21/2003 - STAFF REPORTS (24) CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 30, 2003 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin, and Mayor Kleindienst Absent: Councilmember Hodges The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and a moment of silence. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on April 25, 2003. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 3 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: None HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: No Business PUBLIC COMMENTS: Director of Tourism introduced "Elvis" and invited the public to attend "Elvis Weekend" over Mother's Day weekend at the Convention Center. Lanny Swerdlow, no address given, requested consideration of the formation of a marijuana task force and presented handouts, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk, to the Council. Joy Meredith, President of Main Street, requested support of the Director of Downtown Development's report concerning Rediscover Palm Springs Marketing Plan. CONSENT AGENDA: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: None COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: Councilmembers reported on various civic and community organizational meetings and events which they attended, subsequent to the last regular meeting, and announced upcoming events of community interest. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. VISITORS CENTER - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with O'Donnell + Escalante Architects For the architectural and engineering services for the City's new Visitors Center located at 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive for$64,000; appoint the Executive Director — Airports as the Project Administrator with authority to approve Change Orders up to $39,000; and amend the budget thereto. A4687. Executive Director—Airports reviewed the staff report. Resolutions 20586 and 20587 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Roller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that R20586 and 20587 be adopted. 2. VISITORS CENTER - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT City Manager withdrew the item. 3. VISITORS CENTER - CITY REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Council approve an agreement with Michael Fontana and Associates to provide "as needed" services for the City's new Visitors Center, on an hourly basis, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. A4688. Executive Director—Airports reviewed the staff report and added that the contract had been revised to $35,000. Minute Order 7287 and Resolution 20588 as revised were presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that M07287 and R20588 be adopted. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests Councilmember Oden requested staff to review a letter dated April 22, 2003 from Univision, copy on file in Office of the City Clerk. 4. SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENT—WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (2) Motion to appoint Mayor Kleindienst and Councilmember Oden was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges absent, that the appointments be approved. PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 7, 2003 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor pro tern Oden, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Mills, Oden, Reller-Spurgin Absent: Councilmember Hodges and Mayor Kleindienst The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag, and an invocation by Chaplain Vincent McMorrow— Desert Regional Medical Center. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on May 2, 2003. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) - See items on Page 7 of agenda this date. PRESENTATIONS: Suzie Campbell — Police Department. HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: - No Business COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Mayor declared the meeting adjourned for the purpose of convening as the Community Redevelopment Agency; after which, members reconvened as the City Council. • PUBLIC COMMENTS: Janet Gray, Odessey of the Mind Team - Raymond Cree School teacher, stated that the students present are the future architects of America; that the students placed 1't in region and 15t in state; that the students will represent the State of California, but that City financial assistance is needed; and that the students have earned $1,000 and do need $9,000 more. Nancy Stuart, Tram Board Vice-Chair, invited the public to a Special Mothers Day promotion at the Tram and invited the public to the new restaurant that has opened at the top of the tram called Elevations. Jim Stuart, Palm Springs, challenged the Community to donate to Odyssey of the Mind; that medians should not be put in due to the traffic problems they create; that the Tahquitz and Sunrise medians are fine, but do cause developers a lot of money and are actually useless; that the fees paid to APCOA should be disclosed; that it may be that City employees should be used in that program to bring revenue to the City, but that the financial records should be public. Frank Tysen, Palm Springs, stated that the time limit on public comments should be re- thought; that the atmosphere should be more relaxed; and that it may be that the policy could be changed to extend time to conclude a thought or comment. Council Minutes 05-07-03, Page 2 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Reller- Spurgin abstaining on Minutes of April 16, 2003 and Oden abstaining on Minutes of March 12, 2003, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that items 1 through 13, excluding item 4 and 8 be adopted. Review by City Manager of Consent Items to be clarified. 1. Approval of Minutes March 12, 26 and April 2, 16, 23, 2003. Oden abstain on 3- 12-03 and Reller-Spurgin abstain on 4-16-03. 2. MO 7288 approving agreement with Bureau of Customs and Border Protection for inspectional services at the Palm Springs International Airport for a first year cost of$129,125 and succeeding years at $115,400, plus reimbursable. A4695. 3, MO 7289 accepting the two sets of blown glass Chihuly sculptures located at the Palm Springs International Airport and approval of final payment for$50,000. 4. SEE EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA 5. Res 20589 authorizing the submission of a grant application to the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Land and Water Conservation Fund Program for the renovation of the Palm Springs Swim Center for $250,000. 6. MO 7290 approving Amendment 4 to A4372 with Pac West Land Care Inc for annual landscape maintenance services for 3 median islands for$1,416. 7. MO 7291 approving agreement with Sandra Massa-Levitt for planning support services for a term of one year, for $50,000, costs to be reimbursed by applicants/developers. A4696. 8. Res ----- approving the purchase of a surveillance camera system for the City jail for a total of $103,711-1 annual maintenance cost beginning in second year of $21,606. Withdrawn 9. MO 7292 approving agreement with Periscope Holding, Inc. for Procurement Windows web-enabled interactive software for $85,553.50. Annual software maintenance costs of$14,400. A4697. 10, Res 20590 approving Parcel Map 30703 with Sanborn A/E representing Melvyn Haber Revocable Trust to subdivide property located at 700 W. Stevens Road, Section 10, T4S, R4E. A4698. 11. MO 7293 approving purchase of one 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicle from Ramsey Street Ford through the County of Riverside for$23,419.46. 12. Motion concurring Community Redevelopment Agency Resolutions 1150 through 1212. Council Minutes 05-07-03, Page 3 13. Res 20591, 20592, 20593, 20594 and 20595 approving Payroll Warrants and Claims & Demands. Note abstentions, if any: Councilmember Warrant# Payee Particular Nature of Conflict Mills 986245 C. Kell-Smith Business related 986380 T&M Constr. 986381 Tenet 986689 C. Kell-Smith Reller-Spurgin 986370 Spurgin Spouse 986477 986807 987254 987367 EXTENDED CONSENT AGENDA: 4. FIRE DEPARTMENT- DEFIBRILLATORS Recommendation: That the Council approve the upgrade of two existing Zoll defibrillators and the purchase of one new Zoll defibrillator from Zoll Medical Corporation for$42,673.31, plus applicable shipping charges. Councilmember Mills questioned which station has the existing two units and which station will get new units. Fire Chief stated that the defibrillators are for the paramedic program; that one is designated for use at Station 1, medic squad and that one is designated for use at Station 2 when a paramedic is on duty; and that the third will be a new unit to be deployed wherever a medic is available on any given day. Councilmember Mills questioned if staffing is available now for the new one. Fire Chief stated periodically the staffing is available; but that the equipment will also be a backup if and when another machine fails. Resolution 20596 was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Reller-Spurgin and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that R20596 be adopted. Council Minutes 05-07-03, Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS. 14, TEFRA HEARING — MATTHEW FAMILY APARTMENTS LP Recommendation: That the Council approve the issuance of California Statewide Communities Development Authority bonds for the construction of a 129-unit apartment project on located on Matthew Drive. Director of Community and Economic Development reviewed the staff report and added that approval does not constitute approval of the design or site plans; that the Council has not considered similar proposals but the request is dependent on the requirement of prevailing wage on construction contracts funded by the State and Redevelopment Agencies; that the requirement does raise the square foot construction costs and in this instance this action is necessary for the project to proceed with its funding avenues; and that the project must meet its entitlements by December, 2003; and that the approval does tie the project to the developer. Councilmember Mills stated that the approval process is somewhat different; that typical information for this type of project is not being provided; and that there is concern with the management of the project. City Attorney that stated this is not the normal process; that the Council does not have to approve the recommendation; that the reliance is on a land use process; and that Council will eventually get to that process; but that if the recommendation is not approved the developer will be economically affected to get the project developed. Mayor pro tem declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 20597 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that R20597 be adopted. 15. TEFRA HEARING — COMMUNITY MULTIHOUSING INC. Recommendation: That the Council approve an application by Community Multihousing Inc. for tax-exempt bond financing for the construction of a 359-unit apartment project located at the southwest corner of Arenas Road and Hermosa Drive. City Manager withdrew the item. Council Minutes 05-07-03, Page 5 16. CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Council approve a General Plan Amendment to modify circulation element Policy 7.1.5; and approve Case No. 5.0344— Planned Development District 164-A; approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and amend the Zoning Map by a Change of zone from PD 164 to PD 164-A for property located at 277 North Avenida Caballeros, Section 15. Director of Planning & Zoning reviewed the staff report and site plans on display in the Chamber. Mayor pro tem declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Councilmember Mills requested Condition 16A be removed. Resolution 20598 as revised was presented; after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that R20598 be adopted. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM PD 164 TO PD 164-A, FOR THE PROPERTY LCOATED AT 277 NORTH AVENIDA CABALLEROS, ZONE PD 164, SECTION 14 after which, it was moved by Mills, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. 17. DELINQUENT WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES Recommendation. That the Council place the delinquent waste disposal services accounts for fiscal year ending June 30, 2003 on the Riverside County property tax rolls. City Manager reviewed the staff report. • Mayor pro tem declared the Hearing open; there being no appearances, the Hearing was closed. Resolution 20599 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that R20599 be adopted. Council Minutes 05-07-03, Page 6 COUNCIL COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTERAGENCY REPORTS: Councilmembers reported on various civic and community organizational meetings and events which they attended, subsequent to the last regular meeting, and announced upcoming events of community interest. LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 18, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 161 MOUNTAIN GATE TRACT 30963 Recommendation: That the Council approve a Resolution of Intention and Preliminary Engineer's Report for the formation of a 1913 Assessment District using 1916 Act Bonds for certain public improvements for an 83 acre development located in an area known as Mountain Gate Tract 30963 at North Palm Canyon Drive and Gateway Drive, AD 161. City Manager withdrew the item. 19. 2003 PALM SPRINGS SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL. Recommendation: That the Council sponsor the 2003 Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Festival and approve the expenditure up to $1,210 for City support services and waiver of banner fees; and suspend certain regulatory ordinances. Director Parks, Recreation and Facilities reviewed the staff report. Minute Order 7274 and Resolution 20600 as recommended were presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that M07274 and R20600 be adopted. 20. PARKS BEAUTIFICATION AND TREE PROGRAM POLICY Recommendation: That the Council approve the Parks Beautification and Tree Program and adopt the policy for its implementation and operation. Director Parks, Recreation and Facilities reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20601 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that R20601 be adopted. Council Minutes 05-07-03, Page 7 21. 2002-03 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT Recommendation: That the Council amend the 2002-03 Fiscal Year Budget to allocate $97,000 for the Convention Center Marketing program. City Manager reviewed the staff report. Resolution 20602 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Mills and unanimously carried, Hodges and Kleindienst absent, that R20602 be adopted. 22. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: None ADDED STARTERS: None REPORTS & REQUESTS: CITY COUNCIL reports or requests Councilmember Mills requested Code Enforcement investigate the condition of the Mazaheri Building on Tahquitz Canyon. 23. Appoint Palm Springs Unified School District subcommittee (2) City Manager withdrew the item. PUBLIC reports or requests STAFF reports or requests ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk